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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 224.44 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 224.44 and 135.09 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 224.44 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/224.44 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 224.44 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 30,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319.26/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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